Rugby World Cup 2011 – Sept-Oct in New Zealand

With the excitement of the Six Nations tournament in full swing it may be hard to think ahead, but it’s time for rugger fans to start planning their trip to New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup 2011 (RWC 2011).

Don’t miss out because this tournament is only held every four years.  The action kicks off on 9 September 2011.  The tournament lasts for six weeks and it is anticipated that thousands of UK fans will travel out to support their teams. 

The venues for the matches are spread out between many different locations on the North and South Islands, so this affords a fantastic opportunity to really see and experience New Zealand.  The quarter-final matches will be held in Wellington and Christchurch, and the semi-finals and final in Auckland. 

Tickets go on sale to the general public for individual matches in three phases, beginning in April 2010. For more information, and the match schedule, visit the official website at rugbyworldcup.com.

If you need to research travel to New Zealand, visit our Travel Guide and follow the link for the Foreign Office (FCO) ‘Know Before You Go’ campaign for important and updated travel advice.  

Don’t risk a penalty by neglecting to take out travel insurance for your trip – obtain a low cost quote here!

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